Tascam DA30 Mk II DAT Recorder

This DAT  unit has been serviced and both belts in charge for the loading mechanism has been replaced.

We provide 6 months warranty for this item.

The Tascam DA-30 MkII is a high-performance digital audio tape deck designed for demanding professional applications, offering reliability and refined features. Building on the reputation of its predecessor, the DA-30, the Tascam DA-30 MkII incorporates advanced converter technology for superior sound quality.

It includes professional balanced XLR type input and output connectors, an AES/EBU digital interface, and consumer-type S/PDIF digital I/O. Additionally, a parallel control port allows the Tascam DA-30 MkII to be controlled from external equipment.

The Tascam DA-30 MkII can record at the CD-standard 44.1 kHz sampling rate and boasts several refinements and innovations that enhance its functionality. Features such as a shuttle dial and advanced locate functions make operation significantly faster and more efficient, while a 4-hour long-play mode adds versatility for extended recordings.

The transport mechanism of the DA-30MkII has been further improved to ensure reliable long-term operation, even under the most challenging non-stop conditions.

The Tascam DA-30 MkII supports both 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz sampling rates and can record up to two hours of audio on a single DAT tape. It also features a variety of connectivity options, including balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue inputs and outputs, as well as digital S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs and outputs.

Additionally, the DA-30 MkII offers a range of advanced features, such as selectable digital input filters, digital peak meters, and a front-panel headphone jack with level control. With its advanced features and flexible connectivity options, the Tascam DA-30 MkII is an ideal tool for professional-level digital audio recording and playback applications.

The Tascam DA-30 MkII offers a range of advanced features that make it a versatile and reliable tool for professional digital audio recording and playback applications.

Sampling Rates: The Tascam DA-30 MkII supports both 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz sampling rates, making it suitable for recording and playback of both audio CDs and other digital audio sources.

Tape Handling: The Tascam DA-30 MkII can record up to two hours of audio on a single DAT tape and offers advanced tape handling features such as auto-calibration and auto-alignment, as well as manual azimuth adjustment.

Connectivity: The recorder offers a range of connectivity options, including balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue inputs and outputs, as well as digital S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs and outputs. This makes it easy to integrate the recorder into a variety of professional audio setups.

Digital Peak Meters: The recorder’s digital peak meters provide accurate and reliable level monitoring, making it easy to ensure that recordings are not clipping or distorting.

Headphone Jack: The Tascam DA-30 MkII includes a front-panel headphone jack with level control, allowing users to monitor their recordings in real-time and make adjustments as needed.

Features:

• High performance 1-bit type AD/DA system
• Multiple sampling rates supported
• Long record/play mode allowing recording/playback up to 4 hours
• CAL/UNCAL switch in the analogue input
• Parallel port for external control
• Shuttle and autolocation
• Selectable AUTO ID sensitivity level
• Mountable in a 19″ EIA rack
• Selectable Copy ID
• Two pairs of digital input and output: one for consumer equipment, one for professional equipment
• XLR type, balanced analogue input and output Multifunction remote control optionally availabl

Specifications:

• Type: Rotary Head Digital Audio Tape Recorder
• Tape Speed:
  • 8.15 mm/sec. in STANDARD mode (play speed of 12.225 mm/sec. also supported)
  • 4.075 mm/sec. in LONG mode
• Record Time: 120 minutes in STANDARD / 240 minutes in LONG (with 120-min cassette)
• Head Drum Speed: 2,000 rpm in STANDARD / 1,000 rpm in LONG (during Record)
• Fast Winding: 70 seconds (approx.) (with R-120 cassette)
• Error Correction: Octet (eightfold) correction
• Channel Number: 2
• Quantisation Bit: 16-bit linear in STANDARD / 12 bit non-linear in LONG
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz (in play/record, digital/analog) 32 kHz (in play/record, digital only in STANDARD, digital/analog in LONG)
• Frequency Response:
  • 20-20,000 Hz ± 0.5 dB in STANDARD
  • 20-14,500 Hz ± 0.5 dB in LONG
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 92 dB
• Dynamic Range: Better than 93 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion:
  • Less than 0.004% (1 kHz, in STANDARD)
  • Less than 0.07% (1 kHz, in LONG)
• Channel Separation: Better than 85 dB (at 1 kHz)
• Wow and Flutter: Unmeasurable (less than ± 0.001%)
• Analog Input Balanced:
  • Nominal Input Level: +4 dBm
  • Input Impedance: 10 k ohms balanced
  • XLR type connector (XLR-3-31) x 2
• Analog Input Unbalanced:
  • • Nominal Input Level: -10 dBV
    • Input Impedance: 50k ohms unbalanced
    • RCA jack x 2
• Digital Input AES/EBU Port: XLR type connector (XLR-3-31), IEC 958 TYPE I (AES/EBU)
• Digital Input Coaxial Port: RCA jack, IEC 958 TYPE II (SPDIF)
• Analog Output Balanced:
  • Maximum Output Level: 20 dBm
  • Nominal Output Level: +4 dBm
  • Output Impedance: 75 ohms balanced
  • XLR type connector (XLR-3-32) x 2
• Analog Output Unbalanced:
  • Maximum Output Level: 2.0 volts
  • Nominal Output Level: -10 dBV
  • Output Impedance: 430 ohms unbalanced
  • RCA jack x 2, 1/4″ jack x 1 (Phones)
  • Output Level: 100 mW + 100 mW (8-ohm load)
• Digital Output AES/EBU Port: XLR type connector (XLR-3-32), IEC 958 TYPE I (AES/EBU)
• Digital Output Coaxial Port: RCA jack, IEC 958 TYPE II (SPDIF)
• Power Consumption: 28 Watts
• Dimensions: 482mm x 150.5mm x 353mm
• Weight: 8.5 kg